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April 18
Buy local, eat organic, avoid GMOs. Sound familiar? We all want to do our part, but what is the true impact of these choices? How... More
February 06
Mark your calendars and join Oregon Humanities for an exciting look at the future of democracy, food, human intelligence, and war... More
September 22
Jennifer Michael Hecht, author of The Happiness Myth, headlines Wordstock Think & Drink on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, from 6 to... More
July 07
In the last decade, Portland has grown by leaps and bounds yet is still cited as a model livable city. Can Portland sustain its... More
March 03
Did you miss our Think & Drink program on WikiLeaks? Download and listen to blogger Aaron Bady and journalism professor Peter... More
February 25
If you were one of the 100 people who attended WikiLeaks Think & Drink at rontoms in Portland on February 24, we’d love to hear... More
January 18
The winter 2011 Think & Drink brings together Aaron Bady, dubbed “The Unknown Blogger Who Changed WikiLeaks Coverage” by... More
November 15
If you weren’t able to join us for the fall Think & Drink on Religion and Civic Life, you can watch a video of the event instead.... More
October 14
If you attended Think & Drink in Portland on October 13 we’d love to hear what you thought of the event. Take our short survey... More
September 21
For the fall 2010 Think & Drink, Kevin Palau (above left), president of the Luis Palau Association, and Willamette University... More
June 16
Given the recent West Virginia coal mine tragedy and Gulf Coast oil spill disaster, Americans are becoming more concerned with... More
May 26
If you attended Think & Drink in Portland on March 26, we’d love to hear what you thought of the event. Take our short survey and... More
April 19
Join us at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland, at 6:00 on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, for our spring Think & Drink happy-hour... More
March 11
Did you join us for Think & Drink in Portland on February 3, Eugene on February 12, or maybe both? If so, or even if you didn’t... More
February 03
If you attended Think & Drink in Portland on February 3 or in Eugene on February 12, we’d love to hear what you thought of the... More
December 21
Think & Drink, the popular Portland happy-hour series, will visit Eugene on Friday, February 12, 2010, at 5:30 at Cozmic Pizza, 199... More
December 21
Join us for the first Think & Drink happy-hour discussion of 2010 on Wednesday, February 3, at 6:00 at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside,... More
September 17
Pulitzer Prize-winning Oregonian reporter Richard Read and Wordstock visiting journalist and author Lijia Zhang (Socialism is... More
August 12
U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Portland State University president Wim Wiewel discuss life-changing moments and how new ideas... More
June 17
Award-winning, multi-genre author Ursula Le Guin and OSU philosophy professor Lani Roberts discussed morality and... More
April 22
A panel of Portland-area leaders discussed developing alternative economies in Portland and beyond.
February 11
John Frohnmayer, former chair of the National Endowment for the Arts and independent Senate candidate in 2008, led a discussion on... More
December 03
Advertising superstar Jelly Helm, formerly of Wieden + Kennedy, discussed advertising and the creation of desire.
Think & Drink
Think & Drink is a happy-hour series that sparks provocative conversations about big ideas. The series, which invites the public to think and talk together, reflects Oregon Humanities' emphasis on infusing important public conversations with critical thinking and fresh ideas. All Think & Drink events are free and open to the public.
April 18, 2012
Think & Drink Looks at the Future of Food Security
Buy local, eat organic, avoid GMOs. Sound familiar? We all want to do our part, but what is the true impact of these choices? How do biotechnologies create change for the better, and how can they impede the future of international food security?
Join Oregon Humanities for a conversation about technology and the future of food security at Think & Drink, Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland.
This is the second in a four-part series that explores how technology shapes the future. The conversation will feature Robert Paarlberg, professor of political science at Wellesley College and author of Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know; and Susan Bragdon, executive director of the Agriculture and Innovation Policy Network.
Richard Read, economics and international affairs reporter for the Oregonian, will moderate the series. Minors allowed when accompanied by an adult. Think & Drink events are free and open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Upcoming programs will look at the future of human and artificial intelligence on July 18, 2012, with Ramez Naam and Mott Greene; and the future of robotic warfare on October 24, 2012, with General Merrill “Tony” McPeak and Tung Yin.
18 April 2012 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
February 06, 2012
Think & Drink 2012 Looks at the Future
Mark your calendars and join Oregon Humanities for an exciting look at the future of democracy, food, human intelligence, and war in the 2012 Think & Drink series.
This year, all events will take place at the Mission Theater and Pub, 1624 NW Glisan St., Portland. Doors at 5 p.m.; program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Minors are allowed when accompanied by an adult. Admission is free.
- March 14: Future of Social Movements and Citizen Power with David S. Meyer, professor of sociology, political science, and planning at University of California Irvine and author of The Politics of Protest: Social Movements in America; and Bob Liebman, a historian of social change at Portland State University
- May 30: Future of Food with Robert Paarlberg, professor of political science at Wellesley College and author of Food Politics: What Everyone Should Know, and Susan Bragdon, advisor to the United Nations Development Programme
- July 18: Future of Human and Artificial Intelligence with Ramez Naam, author of More than Human: Embracing the Promise of Biological Enhancement, and Mott Greene, John Magee Professor of Science and Values at the University of Puget Sound
- October 24: Future of Robotic Warfare with General Merrill “Tony” McPeak, former Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and Tung Yin, Lewis & Clark law school professor specializing in post-9/11 national security law
The series will be moderated by Richard Read, economics and international affairs reporter for the Oregonian.
The Willamette Week and KZME radio are media sponsors of this year’s series.
06 February 2012 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
September 22, 2011
"Happiness Myth" Author Featured at Wordstock Think & Drink
Jennifer Michael Hecht, author of The Happiness Myth, headlines Wordstock Think & Drink on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. In her book, Hecht explores the history of happiness, specifically looking at drugs, money, bodies, and celebration to find out where we find our bliss.
Hecht is the author of award-winning books of philosophy, history, and poetry, including Doubt: A History and her most recent poetry book, Funny. She earned her PhD in the history of science and European cultural history from Columbia University in 1995 and now teaches at the New School University in New York City. Hecht will also participate in an Oregon Humanities grant-funded forum addressing the evolution of environmental ethics, “The Eye of the Storm: Re-imagining Ethics for Changing Times,” which takes place on October 2 at Oregon State University in Corvallis.
This event is offered in conjunction with Wordstock Festival and is free and open to the public (21 and older).
22 September 2011 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
July 07, 2011
Growth and Development in Livable Portland
In the last decade, Portland has grown by leaps and bounds yet is still cited as a model livable city. Can Portland sustain its livability with continued growth? What role should growth play in shaping our thinking about city development and legacy? What are the critical development challenges facing Portland?
Join Oregon Humanities for a provocative conversation about the urban landscape and how we develop and occupy public and private spaces at the summer 2011 Think & Drink, Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. Featured guests include the following:
Mark Edlen, the cofounding member of Gerding Edlen Development, is internationally recognized for his expertise and success in creating sustainable, mixed-use commercial, residential, educational, and retail developments.
Tom Manley has been president of Pacific Northwest College of Art since 2003. During his tenure, the college has experienced a record period of growth and expansion, and has developed a strong civic presence in the community.
The conversation will be moderated by Ethan Seltzer, a professor of urban studies and planning at Portland State University who is known for his contributions to local and regional planning in the Portland area. He has served in the past as president of the City of Portland Planning Commission.
This event is free and open to the public (21 and older).
07 July 2011 | Permalink | Comments? (1 so far)
March 03, 2011
Listen to the WikiLeaks Think & Drink
Did you miss our Think & Drink program on WikiLeaks? Download and listen to blogger Aaron Bady and journalism professor Peter Laufer discuss secrecy, conspiracy, and information politics, moderated by Oregon Humanities Director of Programs Jennifer Allen.
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03 March 2011 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
February 25, 2011
What Did You Think about Think & Drink?
If you were one of the 100 people who attended WikiLeaks Think & Drink at rontoms in Portland on February 24, we’d love to hear what you thought of the event. Take this short survey and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win some O. Hm. merch.
And if you enjoyed the conversation about WikiLeaks, government secrecy, and investigative journalism, keep it going by making a comment on our website.
25 February 2011 | Permalink | Comments? (1 so far)
January 18, 2011
WikiLeaks Think & Drink
The winter 2011 Think & Drink brings together Aaron Bady, dubbed “The Unknown Blogger Who Changed WikiLeaks Coverage” by Atlantic Monthly, and Peter Laufer, University of Oregon journalism professor, who will talk about the implications of WikiLeaks on government secrecy and journalism on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. This event is free and open to the public; 21 and over, no cover charge.
The happy-hour series, which sparks provocative conversations about big ideas, is sponsored by Oregon Humanities.
Aaron Bady was featured in the Atlantic Monthly for his November 29 post, “Julian Assange and the Computer Conspiracy; ‘To destroy this invisible government,’” which drew tens of thousands of new readers to his blog, Zunguzungu. He is a Ph.D. candidate in African Literature in the English department at the University of California at Berkeley.
Peter Laufer is James N. Wallace Chair in Journalism at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. He is the author of several books on important social issues, including Wetback Nation: The Case for Opening the Mexican-American Border and Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq.
18 January 2011 | Permalink | Comments? (3 so far)
November 15, 2010
Watch Think & Drink on Religion and Civic Life
If you weren’t able to join us for the fall Think & Drink on Religion and Civic Life, you can watch a video of the event instead. Kevin Palau of the Luis Palau Association and David Gutterman of Willamette University talk about evangelicalism, religious literacy, and religion-based service projects. Thanks to John Cardenas for producing this film.
15 November 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (1 so far)
October 14, 2010
Tell Us What You Thought About Think & Drink
If you attended Think & Drink in Portland on October 13 we’d love to hear what you thought of the event. Take our short survey and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a stylish O. Hm. t-shirt or Moleskine journal.
And if you enjoyed the conversation, keep it going by making a comment on the program page.
14 October 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
September 21, 2010
Think & Drink on Religion and Civic Life
For the fall 2010 Think & Drink, Kevin Palau (above left), president of the Luis Palau Association, and Willamette University scholar David Gutterman (above right) will talk about rethinking the role of religion in civic life on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at 6:00 at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. This event is free and open to the public; 21 and over, no cover charge. This event is cosponsored by Portland State University’s Religious Studies Program.
Kevin Palau is president of the Luis Palau Association, a Portland-based Christian nonprofit focused on bringing church, civic, and corporate sectors together for public service projects. In addition to its mentorship program, radio and television outreach, and international festivals, the Luis Palau Association launched its Season of Service initiative in 2008 in Portland in partnership with the City of Portland, which brings together thousands of volunteers to help people in need.
David S. Gutterman is associate professor of politics at Willamette University and a board member of Oregon Humanities. Gutterman has published work on the conversion narrative of George W. Bush, belief in American life, and gender and politics. Cornell University Press published his first book, Prophetic Politics: Christian Social Movements and American Democracy, in July 2005. He is currently working on a new book entitled Narrating America: Political Discourse in the Bush Years.
21 September 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (1 so far)
June 16, 2010
Think & Drink on Fossil Fuel Dependency and Green Jobs
Given the recent West Virginia coal mine tragedy and Gulf Coast oil spill disaster, Americans are becoming more concerned with fossil fuel dependency and the future of energy. If you want to participate in a discussion on these topics, come to the summer 2010 Think & Drink happy-hour conversation, which brings together environmental historian Thomas Andrews, investigative journalist Rebecca Clarren (both pictured above), and OPB radio host Emily Harris, who will moderate the conversation.
Think & Drink will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 6:00 at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. This event is free and open to the public. Guests must be twenty-one and over.
For more information, please contact Director of Programs Jennifer Allen at (503) 241-0543, ext. 118, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
16 June 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (1 so far)
May 26, 2010
Take a Survey and Win O. Hm. Merch
If you attended Think & Drink in Portland on March 26, we’d love to hear what you thought of the event. Take our short survey and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a stylish O. Hm. t-shirt or pack of three Moleskine journals.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M5JVZS9
And if you enjoyed the conversation, keep it going by making a comment on our program page.
26 May 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
April 19, 2010
Think & Drink Explores Photography and War
Join us at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland, at 6:00 on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, for our spring Think & Drink happy-hour conversation. Photography curator and writer Kirsten Rian and photojournalist Thorne Anderson will discuss the ethics of war photography and the role of photographs in shaping our understanding of war. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Director of Programs Jennifer Allen at (503) 241-0543, ext. 118, or via e-mail.
19 April 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
March 11, 2010
Check out Pictures from our February Think & Drink Events
Did you join us for Think & Drink in Portland on February 3, Eugene on February 12, or maybe both? If so, or even if you didn’t catch these events, check out some snapshots on our Facebook page.
11 March 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
February 03, 2010
Take the Think & Drink Survey and Win O. Hm. Merch
If you attended Think & Drink in Portland on February 3 or in Eugene on February 12, we’d love to hear what you thought of the event. Take our short survey, and be entered into a contest to win a stylish O. Hm. t-shirt or pack of three Moleskine journals.
03 February 2010 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
December 21, 2009
Sports and American Culture with the University of Oregon's Richard Lariviere Mike Bellotti, and Barbara Altmann, and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy
Think & Drink, the popular Portland happy-hour series, will visit Eugene on Friday, February 12, 2010, at 5:30 at Cozmic Pizza, 199 West 8th Ave., Eugene. University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere, UO Athletic Director Mike Bellotti, UO Oregon Humanities Center Director Barbara Altmann, and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy will discuss the economic and cultural influences of sports in American culture. This all-ages event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Director of Programs Jennifer Allen at (503) 241-0543, ext. 118, or via e-mail.
21 December 2009 | Permalink | Comments? (2 so far)
December 21, 2009
Women, global media, and pop culture with Jensine Larsen, Andi Zeisler, and Sarah Dougher
Join us for the first Think & Drink happy-hour discussion of 2010 on Wednesday, February 3, at 6:00 at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. Jensine Larsen, founder of the World Pulse media enterprise, and Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch magazine, will discuss women, global media, and pop culture. The conversation will be moderated by author and musician Sarah Dougher. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Director of Programs Jennifer Allen at (503) 241-0543, ext. 118, or via e-mail.
21 December 2009 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
September 17, 2009
Richard Read and Lijia Zhang: A Special Wordstock Event
Pulitzer Prize-winning Oregonian reporter Richard Read and Wordstock visiting journalist and author Lijia Zhang (Socialism is Great! and Western Images of Chairman Mao) for a discussion about life in modern China, journalistic freedom, and writing as social action.
Zhang is in Portland through Pacific Northwest College of Art’s (PNCA) writers’ week, which features authors who are part of the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program (IWP). She and the other visiting IWP writers will be participating in events at Wordstock and Portland State University’s Portland Center for Public Humanities, as well as at PNCA.
17 September 2009 | Permalink | Comments? (5 so far)
August 12, 2009
Earl Blumenauer and Wim Wiewel
U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Portland State University president Wim Wiewel discuss life-changing moments and how new ideas can shape public policy.
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June 17, 2009
Ursula K. Le Guin and Lani Roberts
Award-winning, multi-genre author Ursula Le Guin and OSU philosophy professor Lani Roberts discussed morality and self-deception.
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17 June 2009 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
April 22, 2009
Earth Day
A panel of Portland-area leaders discussed developing alternative economies in Portland and beyond.
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22 April 2009 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
February 11, 2009
John Frohnmayer
John Frohnmayer, former chair of the National Endowment for the Arts and independent Senate candidate in 2008, led a discussion on corporate citizenship and how it jeopardizes democracy.
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11 February 2009 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
December 03, 2008
Jelly Helm
Advertising superstar Jelly Helm, formerly of Wieden + Kennedy, discussed advertising and the creation of desire.
03 December 2008 | Permalink | Comments? (0 so far)
